Eine Stadt der Traurigkeit
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR China, 1989o
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Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung, the eldest brother, falls foul of local gangsters, Wen-sun disappears, and Wen-leung, scarred by his experiences in the war, ends up in an insane asylum. Deaf-mute photographer Wen-ching, the youngest brother, decides to make a stand and fight the Kuomintang government from China that is assuming power.
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Movie Datao
Original title
Bei qing cheng shi
Other titles
La Cité des douleurs FR
A City of Sadness EN
Genre
Drama, Period piece
Running time
157 Min.
Original languages
Chinese, Japanese Ratings